Pricing Manager

deugro; The Woodlands (TX); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Long-term career growth opportunities

Flexible scheduling options

Résumé du poste

deugro, located in The Woodlands, TX, seeks a Pricing Manager to process inquiries and negotiate competitive pricing for transport services. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in freight forwarding, a strong understanding of transportation modes, and excellent communication skills.

The role involves managing a growing team while ensuring optimal pricing strategies that contribute to profitable growth and customer satisfaction. We offer long-term career growth opportunities and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7–10 years of relevant experience in freight forwarding and pricing.
• Strong knowledge and competence in all modes of transportation.
• Excellent communication skills in English; Spanish is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Process transport inquiries and conduct negotiations.
• Document internal communications to ensure smooth order conversion.
• Assist in developing tailored transport concepts.

Connaissances

Forwarding agent training

Freight forwarding experience

Transportation knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

TMS system experience

Multitasking skills

Communication skills

Formation

Completed apprenticeship as a forwarding agent

Outils

Microsoft Office

TMS systems

Cargowise

Description du poste

deugro was founded in Frankfurt am Main and is the first company of the deugro group, where is has its focus on global project freight forwarding. Every day the industry and deugro face the challenges of the logistics industry and our employees use their expertise to ensure large cargo is transported safely, effectively, and efficiently, through innovative and creative logistical solutions.

Become a part of our talented deugro team, as we look for a Pricing Manager in The Woodlands (Houston), USA.

Responsibilities

• Process transport inquiries from the deugro organization, including budgetary and fixed business requests.
• Obtain and evaluate offers for land, air and sea transport, including LCL, FCL, RoRo, break bulk, LTL, FTL, Consol and oversize transport.
• Conduct final negotiations with subcontractors to secure competitive and reliable pricing.
• Support the department in providing FAK rates.
• Ensure pricing activities contribute to profitable growth, customer satisfaction, and retention.

Purchasing Optimization

• Document internal communications and subcontractor details in the TMS to ensure smooth order conversion.

Project Management

• Assist in the development of transport concepts tailored to project needs.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks that may impact internal or external stakeholders.

Team Management

• Manage a growing team, identifying skills and positioning the team for success
• Mentor talent and provide expertise to grow individuals within the team
• Set team KPIs and weekly feedback on performance

Skills, knowledge, and expertise

• Completed apprenticeship as a forwarding agent or equivalent training.
• Minimum of 7–10 years of relevant experience in freight forwarding and pricing.
• Strong knowledge and competence in all modes of transportation, including air, ocean, inland, barging, rail, heavy haul, and rigging.
• Solid understanding of domestic and international geography, including major cities, countries, and ports.
• Ability to select proper routing and vendors based on operational needs and geographic coverage.
• Familiarity with vendor equipment inventories and suitability for specialized operations.
• Awareness of risk factors and basic risk mitigation strategies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with TMS systems and documentation processes, Cargowise experience preferred.
• Organized, hands-on, and solution-oriented approach to work.
• Strong multitasking and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English, Spanish is a plus
• Ability to lead and collaborate within a team.
• Willingness to mentor and support team development.

What makes us the ideal choice?

A family-owned company established in 1924, has evolved into a leading global specialist in project freight forwarding. Our expertise spans various cargo types including break bulk, out of gauge, dangerous goods, and oversized shipments. Complementing our core services are affiliated entities specializing in transport engineering solutions, global ocean transportation, and specialized transportation assets.

We take pride in our commitment to employees, offering opportunities for long-term career growth, and flexible scheduling options.

We eagerly seek candidates who possess enthusiasm, passion, and innovative thinking, valuing their ability to translate ideas into action through dedication rather than solely relying on their resume or career history.

We value diversity and welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion, disability, age and sexual orientation.

480 Wildwood Forest Drive, Suite 350, The Woodlands, TX 77380 USA